Rarely available two flat multi-unit in prime Lincoln Square! Sitting on a lot and a half, with a full basement, custom built patio, flower beds, two car garage, additional parking space, five total bedrooms, two bathrooms, dark room and large workshop. Great as an investment property or live-in owner situation. […]
@properties brokers will eventually will have access to PointDrive, a sales-oriented application that allows users to share presentations without email attachments
Green roofs have long been promoted as an easy and effective strategy for beautifying the building and increasing investment opportunity, especially in areas where outdoor space is limited. Condo associations have even started to implement green roofs and planter boxes for residents. There are additional benefits to green roofs as […]
(source: Proud Green Home) Driven by strong year-over-year growth in the utility and residential markets, the United States installed 1,330 megawatts of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the first quarter of 2014. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industry Association’s (SEIA) Q1 2014 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, the U.S. […]
The spring market is in full swing and many residents are moving into new housing. Many are debating whether purchasing is still a great option, or whether renting is better suited for them.
Though it may not fully feel like it, spring is upon us! April showers, is the time many homeowners start to prep their lawns and gardens for the coming summer. But there are a few things some homeowners can do to not only make their lawns green, but themselves. Typically, […]
Developer Garrett Kelleher has reached an agreement with his largest creditor, Related Cos., over a financing plan that would allow him to keep control of the Chicago Spire site and potentially search for construction financing
Luxury is back – and in a big way. Sales of homes priced at $1 million or more in the Chicago area jumped 33 percent in 2013 from the year before, according to a recent Chicago Magazine article. The increase was spurred along by the improving housing market and economy, […]
Great discussion on WBEZ talking about security deposits in Chicago, and zombie properties.
Since the real estate downturn, investors have stepped up their purchasing practices. However, there have been limitations for some investors requiring a loan…
2013 was an exciting year for housing as record low interest rates, tight inventory and rising home prices helped bolster the market’s recovery. So what can prospective home buyers and sellers expect this year? Here are three trends to watch:
After a roller coaster of a year, I have been getting a lot of requests and questions about what to expect for this upcoming year. Is housing still worth it? The rules are continually changing, as we have all seen in the past few years. What was once a buyer’s […]
To everyone, especially you, the readers, along with my clients, colleagues and associates who have made this past year a success! Let’s keep looking forward, look for new opportunities, and look for ways to make this year even better. To all of you, Thank you!
A time to reflect on what we have, what we have lost, the world around us and how we can make it a better place. This is not just the theme for the holidays, but should be for everyone throughout the year. But still, I want to wish everyone and […]
(Crain’s) Steve Fifield is pushing a big idea for the West Loop: Millennium Park West. The Chicago developer has been pitching anyone who will listen about his $300 million proposal to build a 15-acre park over a stretch of the Kennedy Expressway running from Lake to Adams streets. He’s convinced […]
You can always count on a local. Whether you’re looking for the best sushi spot in town or the best place to grab a cup of coffee, locals know best. And that’s especially true in the real estate business. @properties is a local firm with a uniquely local brand of […]
The largest creditor on the Chicago Spire is turning up the heat on the failed project’s developer. An affiliate of Related Cos. sued Garrett Kelleher, the Irishman who started and then aborted the condominium project, demanding that he fulfill a personal guarantee he signed to secure a loan for the […]
On November 19, 2013, Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveiled the design renderings for the new 95th Street Red Line station, a project to modernize transit and promote economic opportunity on Chicago’s South Side. CTA 95th Red Line station rendering on Flickr
Views, windows and outdoor spaces are some of the most in-vogue amenities in luxury homes as listed by Trulia.
With the continued rising costs of rents in many Chicago neighborhood markets and suburban areas many are considering renting their homes in lieu of selling or adding to their real estate investment portfolio.
The American Council For An Energy-Efficient Economy released its score card that ranks cities. Chicago has come in at the top ten, ranking 9th overall as one of the greenest cities in the country. Boston topped the list primarily because of its community-wide efforts and programs, scoring 76.75 out of […]
A Chicago ordinance takes effect Tuesday that will offer additional protections, including funds to offset tenants’ relocation costs, in rental buildings in the city.
The cost of developing a new structure from the ground up will just about always eclipse the cost of a retrofit. This holds especially true in crowded Tokyo, where land couldn’t be at a higher premium. The plan revolves around a retrofit of the Olympic stadiums built for the 1964 […]
EXPO Chicago, The international expo of contemporary / modern art and design will be at Navy Pier Sept 19-22. Full details at EXPO Chicago
The Chicago City Council has passed a controversial ordinance requiring landlords to show how much energy their buildings use. The new law requires the owners of around 3,500 commercial, residential and local government buildings in Chicago to track energy consumption and report the findings to the city, according to a […]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Whole Foods plan to open a new location in the Englewood neighborhood, an area which has seen minimal quality retail for several decades. Though opposition says that the store and its prices will have a difficult time connecting with consumers, Whole Foods plans to follow the […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent report on mortgage servicing found problems at banks and nonbanks alike. Specifically, its investigation, conducted from November to June, found significant issues that could cause homeowners to miss payments, threaten their credit histories and plunge them into foreclosure.
Air conditioning used to be a luxury — but as Doris Kim Sung points out in this talk from TEDxUSC, modernized society has become thoroughly air-conditioning reliant. This is largely a problem of materials, says Sung, a professor at the USC School of Architecture. Many new buildings — especially skyscrapers […]
I like the movie Inception. Success rests in the ability of an architect – whether it’s making the target believe the world is real, or keeping projections running around in a maze. Near the beginning, there is a scene when Arthur and Cobb meet with Saito in his helicopter on […]
The victims of convicted kidnapper Ariel Castro celebrated Wednesday as his Cleveland home was reduced to rubble. The home — known as the “house of horrors” — is where Castro held three women captive for 11 years. He was convicted Aug. 1 on charges of kidnapping, raping and assaulting the […]
With the economy in recovery, many of the storefronts that went vacant are slowly being filled with new tenants, new businesses and helping spur growth. The average vacancy rate at U.S. retail property in the second quarter fell to its lowest level in more than three years to 10.5%, down […]
Real estate hasn’t been immune from the global markets and activity that retailers have seen. Buyers from across the globe shop for homes online, view photos and descriptions, sometimes even giving ratings and in some cases make their purchases. Although a home may not be something you see waiting for […]
Museum Park in Chicago’s South Loop. This east facing condominium features two bedrooms, den and two full bathroom with modern finishes and amenities. The gourmet kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, black appliances with a breakfast bar. Hardwood floors in living area. In unit full size laundry. Large balcony […]
With the noticeable changes in the residential market in the past few months many are now looking at the commercial segment for a similar change. Typically, the commercial sector follows the residential trend and the general economy by roughly 18 to 24 months. But the supply and demand, and price […]